howiewu
Well-known member
Hi, I took picture of this Catharus thrush in northern Virginia today.
I suppose it is a Swainson's which is pretty much expected during migration at this location. But I don't see the "buffy eye-ring"; in fact, I always had trouble to discern that in a Swainson's Thrush. But the strong eye-ring and overall coloration rule out the other candidates (Hermit, Veery or Gray-cheeked; it certainly is not a Wood Thrush).
Thanks,
Howard
I suppose it is a Swainson's which is pretty much expected during migration at this location. But I don't see the "buffy eye-ring"; in fact, I always had trouble to discern that in a Swainson's Thrush. But the strong eye-ring and overall coloration rule out the other candidates (Hermit, Veery or Gray-cheeked; it certainly is not a Wood Thrush).
Thanks,
Howard